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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia educational program.
• Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure/approval in the State of operation.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Ability to maintain all required certifications, licenses, and continuing education necessary to practice anesthesia in the State of operation.
• Demonstrated competency in the administration of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) and intravenous sedation.
• Previous experience in ambulatory surgery centers, office-based anesthesia, or interventional pain management settings.
• Experience caring for adult patients undergoing minimally invasive procedures.
• Experience with electronic medical record documentation.
• Experience participating in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Excellent clinical judgment and sound decision-making skills.
• Strong patient assessment and critical thinking abilities.
• Advanced airway management and emergency response skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during emergency situations.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced procedural environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, professionalism, and continuous quality improvement.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and anesthesia documentation.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in interventional pain procedures to include but not limited to Kyphoplasty, sacroiliac joint fusion, minimally invasive lumbar decompression, radio frequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulator trials and implants.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations, including review of medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and anesthesia risk factors.
• Determine patient suitability for office-based anesthesia services.
• Develop individualized anesthesia care plans based on patient condition and procedural requirements.
• Obtain and document informed anesthesia consent as required.
• Administer Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) and intravenous sedation safely and effectively.
• Continuously monitor physiologic status throughout the procedure using appropriate monitoring equipment.
• Maintain airway patency and provide airway management when clinically indicated.
• Administer fluids and medications necessary for safe anesthesia management.
• Recognize and manage anesthesia-related complications and medical emergencies.
• Perform post-anesthesia evaluations.
• Monitor recovery from anesthesia and sedation.
• Assess readiness for discharge utilizing established clinical criteria.
• Provide patient education regarding post-anesthesia recovery and discharge instructions.
• Accurately document all aspects of anesthesia care in the electronic medical record.
• Complete anesthesia records in accordance with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements.
• Maintain accurate medication and controlled substance documentation.
• Adhere to evidence-based anesthesia practices and patient safety standards.
• Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, state regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Ensure proper maintenance, inspection, and readiness of anesthesia equipment and emergency supplies.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, including mock codes and resuscitation training.
• Work closely with physicians, nursing staff, and clinical personnel to optimize patient care and procedural efficiency.
• Communicate effectively regarding patient status, procedural changes, and clinical concerns.
• Foster a collaborative and professional work environment focused on exceptional patient care.